Doug Bania to Moderate Table Talk at the 2021 INTA Annual Meeting

Doug Bania to Moderate Table Talk at the 2021 INTA Annual Meeting

Founding Principal Doug Bania is hosting a Table Topic at the 2021 International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting, the world’s premier intellectual property conference.

Doug’s discussion “Can Trademark Infringement Be a Victimless Crime? Why Some Defendants Should Pay $0 Damages Even if They are Liable for Trademark Infringement,” will explore situations where infringement may not equate to financial responsibility, and how to navigate these issues using different methods and tools. The Table Topic is on November 15 at 12 PM Pacific Time. Doug also serves on the Right of Publicity Committee for INTA.

The 2021 INTA Annual Meeting strives to be the leading conference of IP leaders worldwide, creating a space for innovation and networking. Table Topics provide an opportunity for global attendees to meet in a small group setting to discuss a pre-selected topic related to brands and IP law and practice. Table Topics are moderated one-hour virtual sessions with no more than 15 to 20 participants and relate the conference’s educational tracks.

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Doug Bania to Present on Innovation in IP at the LES 2021 Annual Meeting

At the Licensing Executives Society (LES) 2021 Annual Meeting, “Reimagining the Future,” Founding Principal Doug Bania is presenting on current innovation in the intellectual property space.

Doug’s panel “Tools of the Trade: Trends and Developments in IP Valuation and Dealmaking Data and Internet Tools” will give an insider’s look at the tools IP professionals can use to create data-driven analysis for decision-making, and how to utilize these tools.

The LES Annual Meeting is the premier event for the intellectual capital community, bringing together over 500 prominent decision-makers and thought leaders from all corners of the IP space to evolve the future of intellectual capital. Learn more about the meeting on September 27, 2021 here.

The value examiner: Valuing Brands in the Tech Sector using an apportionment framework

The value examiner: Valuing Brands in the Tech Sector using an apportionment framework

Doug Bania was published in the May / June 2021 issue of The Value Examiner – A Professional Development Journal for the Consulting Disciplines. The article walks the reader through brand valuation using the apportionment process which determines what the portion of financial performance derived from use of brands, with an emphasis on drivers of product demand, product marketing, comparable offerings, financial performance, and the contribution of other assets. You can read the entire article by clicking the link: Valuing Brands in the Tech Sector Using an Apportionment Framework.

BVR 6th edition of The Comprehensive Guide to Economic Damages

BVR 6th edition of The Comprehensive Guide to Economic Damages

Nevium’s founder Doug Bania has updated the two chapters in BVR’s 6th edition of The Comprehensive Guide to Economic Damages, 2021.

Chapter 33 Using Internet Analytic Tools for Valuation and Damages Calculations in Internet IP Infringement and Defamation Cases discusses ways in which internet and social media analytics can be used to accurately measure the spread, awareness, and impact of IP and defamation misuse.

Chapter 34 Profit Apportionment in Intellectual Property Infringement Damages Calculations outlines a four-step process for addressing the question of profit apportionment when developing a damages calculation in IP litigation.

The Art of Deal Making: Best Practices to IP Due Diligence – IR Global & the Association of Corporate Counsel

Nevium is part of IR Global’s Intellectual Property Group which has member firms in 60+ jurisdictions around the world. The group offers unrivaled sector expertise and knowledge with leading IP experts who understand the specifics of the IP practice area.

Brain and Doug collaborated with IR Global Members to offer advice on using external expertise effectively. You can download the IP section of The Art of Deal Making here.

You can download the entire publication here.